Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
A bit pricey, and lacking atmosphere, but this is a rare Michelin starred sushi spot with authentic, delicious fare.
18 locals recommend
Sushi Inoue
381A Malcolm X BlvdA bit pricey, and lacking atmosphere, but this is a rare Michelin starred sushi spot with authentic, delicious fare.
Great coal oven pizza and pasta, nice vibe. They also deliver and/or do takeout.
105 locals recommend
Babbalucci
331 Malcolm X BlvdGreat coal oven pizza and pasta, nice vibe. They also deliver and/or do takeout.
Yuzu
350 Lenox AveDelicious and authentic sushi, not as $$$ as Inoue. Fun atmosphere.
Lively spot for drinks and food. Brunch and happy hour are super popular. Can be loud but fun.
345 locals recommend
The Corner Social
321 Malcolm X BlvdLively spot for drinks and food. Brunch and happy hour are super popular. Can be loud but fun.
Marcus Samuelson's iconic restaurant that started it all. Lovely atmosphere, great drinks. Food can be pricey and a bit rich, but you'll love the experience. Reservations suggested.
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveMarcus Samuelson's iconic restaurant that started it all. Lovely atmosphere, great drinks. Food can be pricey and a bit rich, but you'll love the experience. Reservations suggested.
One of the most famous soul food spots in the city. Best collard greens around. Gets super busy after church on Sundays, so try and go early or on an off hour.
405 locals recommend
Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdOne of the most famous soul food spots in the city. Best collard greens around. Gets super busy after church on Sundays, so try and go early or on an off hour.
Yummy "modern" soul food. I particularly like brunch--they have great blueberry pancakes--but it can get very busy and crowded. They don't take reservations for parties under 4 people so it's good to get there when they open for brunch. Dinner is a little easier to get a seat.
98 locals recommend
BLVD Bistro NY
2149 Frederick Douglass BlvdYummy "modern" soul food. I particularly like brunch--they have great blueberry pancakes--but it can get very busy and crowded. They don't take reservations for parties under 4 people so it's good to get there when they open for brunch. Dinner is a little easier to get a seat.
Tio Luca
421 Malcolm X BlvdQuick walk to a delicious spot for Latin food. Fun happy hour as well.
Cozy, reservation-only slow food place. Newly opened and I haven't been yet, but can't wait. Lots of great reviews and buzz about it.
22 locals recommend
Belle Harlem
2363 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdCozy, reservation-only slow food place. Newly opened and I haven't been yet, but can't wait. Lots of great reviews and buzz about it.
Everyone is crazy for red velvet cake, and I didn't get it until I tried theirs. BEST EVER. It's all about the frosting and the nuts. (There's also a nut-free option.)
19 locals recommend
Make My Cake
2380 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdEveryone is crazy for red velvet cake, and I didn't get it until I tried theirs. BEST EVER. It's all about the frosting and the nuts. (There's also a nut-free option.)
Harlem Coffee Co.
151 Malcolm X BlvdA little far, but really good coffee and high end pastries.
Don't get me wrong, the food here is EXCELLENT as they use all fresh, homemade pasta, but their drinks are really the draw for me. Lots of fresh herbs and interesting flavors like a margarita with cilantro. Very cool brunch scene too.
169 locals recommend
VINATERÍA
2211 Frederick Douglass BlvdDon't get me wrong, the food here is EXCELLENT as they use all fresh, homemade pasta, but their drinks are really the draw for me. Lots of fresh herbs and interesting flavors like a margarita with cilantro. Very cool brunch scene too.
Basic coffee spot. Not great customer service but if you are craving an iced coffee, this is your spot.
46 locals recommend
Dunkin'
3504 BroadwayBasic coffee spot. Not great customer service but if you are craving an iced coffee, this is your spot.
Le Petit Parisien
10 Church StSETTEPANI
196 Malcolm X BlvdCrepe Master
139 W 116th StShopping
Features lots of local artists and vendors and very Harlem-Centric. Cool selection of books too.
20 locals recommend
NiLu Gift Boutique
191 Malcolm X BlvdFeatures lots of local artists and vendors and very Harlem-Centric. Cool selection of books too.
atmos ny
203 W 125th StA must for sneakerheads. Lots of custom designs and limited editions.
Entertainment & Activities
Visit the historic building where James Brown, Aretha Franklin and many more made their mark.
893 locals recommend
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StVisit the historic building where James Brown, Aretha Franklin and many more made their mark.
Essentials
Organic produce and good, if not a little pricey hot food. If you stick to their "365" brand it's a little cheaper.
541 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
100 W 125th StOrganic produce and good, if not a little pricey hot food. If you stick to their "365" brand it's a little cheaper.
Arts & Culture
It's a museum/library/research space. Hosts cool events and has a very cool gift shop.
186 locals recommend
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X BlvdIt's a museum/library/research space. Hosts cool events and has a very cool gift shop.
Parks & Nature
Just a nice park for hanging out or having a mini hike. Hosts two playgrounds and the Northern End is the location of Alexander Hamilton's house.
142 locals recommend
St. Nicholas Park
Saint Nicholas TerraceJust a nice park for hanging out or having a mini hike. Hosts two playgrounds and the Northern End is the location of Alexander Hamilton's house.
The top of Central Park is picturesque and calming. There's also a nice playground for kiddos.
86 locals recommend
Harlem Meer
199 Central Park NThe top of Central Park is picturesque and calming. There's also a nice playground for kiddos.